This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Construction Control Representative serves as a Quality Assurance Representative by performing administrative and technical work in support of military and/or civil works construction projects. This is a development position - Full Performance Level is at the GS-12 level

Duties

Monitor the work of a 2-to-3 member team of construction specialists and/or civil engineers to maintain consistency in the work process and keep the supervisor informed on statuses. Contribute to the preparation of costs and material estimates. Liaison between team members, contractors, and the using service to coordinate work on all projects, resolve controversial problems and/or conflicting interest. Monitors accurate, timely reporting of construction site concerns such as progress, delays, claims, accidents, and injuries in order to document adherence to construction plans such as predetermined schedules and budget constraints.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK WITH WRITTEN INQUIRIES (NACI) - Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• DRIVER'S LICENSE - The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Project assignments may vary location from the Area Office which may require a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move through a Management Directed Reassignment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Reviewing plans to ensure conformity with project requirements such as locality and field conditions, and/or to correct obvious deficiencies; 2) Monitoring contractor quality control compliance and/or safety program; 3) Preparing pay estimates based on conditions such as work completed, materials, and equipment at the job site; AND 4) Observing and/or investigating all construction phases to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Contributing to review processes such as biddability, constructability, and operability prior to contract award; 2) Serving as liaison between multiple organizations to fulfill construction project administration; 3) processing modifications, claims, and/or purchase requests; 4) evaluating contractors' compliance to ensure quality control and/or safety requirements are met; AND 5) Observing and/or investigating all construction phases to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address ER-APF-W2SD03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NORFOLK DO NOT MAIL Fort Eustis, VA 23604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]